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In today's highly complex healthcare industry, the strongest leaders are those who understand the many facets of this dynamic marketplace. Healthcare administrators must be able to handle economic, legal, regulatory, political, historical, and social demands in addition to their managerial duties.

The South University Master of Healthcare Administration online program is designed for those individuals who want to excel at every level of decision-making. This MBA program provides a sound foundation in business analysis and a rigorous specialization in healthcare administration. Thanks to the online format, students can enjoy flexibility as they pursue a degree, with the option to take classes any time of the day or night.

Students of this program will have the opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of the following:

• The systems and subsystems that comprise the healthcare industry
• The impact that various dynamics (e.g., regulatory, legal, and political issues) can have on health service organizations
• The manner in which public, private, and social forces can shape the healthcare system and affect healthcare providers
• The managerial skills needed to work in teams, build cross-functional teams, and facilitate collaborative decision-making

Graduates will have the business competencies and leadership skills necessary to pursue a managerial position in a variety of medical and health service locations, including hospitals, practitioners' offices, home health care agencies, and healthcare management companies.

Employment Opportunity for Healthcare Administration

"Employment of medical and health services managers is expected to grow 16 percent from 2006 to 2016, faster than the average for all occupations. The health care industry will continue to expand and diversify, requiring managers to help ensure smooth business operations. Job opportunities should be good, especially for applicants with work experience in the health care field and strong business management skills."

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition, Medical and Health Services Managers, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos014.htm.

Academic Requirements

The online MBA in Healthcare Administration program is designed for prospective students who have:

• Completed an undergraduate degree with a GPA of 2.7 or better on a 4.0 scale, OR
• Completed an undergraduate degree with a minimum combined GMAT score within the 50th percentile.

Program Prerequisites

Student must have successfully completed a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and the following courses must have been satisfactorily completed from an accredited institution.

• Basic Accounting - 6 semester hours at the undergraduate level or equivalent
• Macroeconomics - 3 semester hours or equivalent at the undergraduate level
• Business Statistics - 3 semester hours or equivalent at the undergraduate level

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